Muslim Brotherhood
Brotherhood rift deepens as two key leaders resign
Egypt
April 2, 2011
Brotherhood rift deepens as two key leaders resign
Ibrahim al-Zaafarani, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council, and Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, one of the the Brotherhood's iconic…
Former Brotherhood Supreme Guide says Copt may head party
Egypt
April 2, 2011
Former Brotherhood Supreme Guide says Copt may head party
The Muslim Brotherhood will allow a Copt to be president of its planned political party if the candidate is accepted…
Brotherhood engaged in secret deals with ousted regime
Egypt
March 31, 2011
Brotherhood engaged in secret deals with ousted regime
Egypt's largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, was involved in secret political deals with the ousted regime of former President…
Secular forces prepare to confront Islamists in elections
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Secular forces prepare to confront Islamists in elections
Secular groups in Alexandria are rallying to confront predominant Islamist forces in the coastal city ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled…
Muslim Brotherhood to launch newspaper and satellite channel
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood to launch newspaper and satellite channel
The Muslim Brotherhood has announced its intention to venture into mass media, according to a statement from the group's leader,…
Interior Ministry denies State Security behind theft at Brotherhood leader’s home
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Interior Ministry denies State Security behind theft at Brotherhood leader’s home
The Egyptian Interior Ministry on Wednesday denied that State Security Investigative Services was behind a burglary at the home of…
Reformist Islamist denies resigning from Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Reformist Islamist denies resigning from Muslim Brotherhood
Reformist Islamist Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh denied earlier reports that he had resigned from the Muslim Brotherhood, according to a…
Political party law evokes praise and criticism
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Political party law evokes praise and criticism
A new law allowing parties to form by submitting applications evoked varied responses from politicians. While the Muslim Brotherhood welcomed…
Wednesday’s papers: Fears of Salafis and calls to divorce religion from politics
Egypt
March 30, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Fears of Salafis and calls to divorce religion from politics
Most of Wednesday's Egyptian dailies highlight fears of rising Islamist power following reports of Salafis using violence against those who do…
Brotherhood leader invites Copts to join new party
Egypt
March 29, 2011
Brotherhood leader invites Copts to join new party
Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie on Monday invited Christians to join Freedom and Justice, the new party the Brotherhood…